Joakim Noah is likely out for the season Joakim Noah has likely played his last game in a Chicago Bulls uniform. The Bulls center was already befuddled by his role on the team, and hurting following a late-December shoulder strain, and now the team has announced that he’ll likely be out for the year following yet another shoulder injury: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from … [Read more...]
Women’s Hockey Notebook: Outdoor aftermath; Blades future; Bruins donate $200K to Denna Laing
Women's Hockey Notebook: Outdoor aftermath; Blades future; Bruins donate $200K to Denna Laing Think of it as a really protective hat...In honour of #NationalHatDay, check out @ckessler35's new Furies mask. pic.twitter.com/OD0KkkA1kE— Toronto Furies (@TorontoCWHL) January 15, 2016 [Ed. Note: Last week I ditched the full post following the press release of Denna Laing's family. This catches up … [Read more...]
Anze Kopitar has ‘great feeling’ with new contract finalized
Anze Kopitar has 'great feeling' with new contract finalized LOS ANGELES – Anze Kopitar was both disappointed and elated after the Los Angeles Kings blew a two-goal lead in a 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Kopitar was upset at how the game played out but happy he could call Los Angeles home for the next eight years. Earlier on Saturday it was announced Kopitar and the Kings … [Read more...]
Patriots, Tom Brady end Chiefs’ win streak in 27-20 win
Patriots, Tom Brady end Chiefs' win streak in 27-20 win FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – During pre-game warm-ups before every New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium, when Tom Brady jogs onto the field, the in-stadium deejay stops whatever song was playing and keys up Brady’s music, Jay-Z’s “Public Service Announcement.” The opening beats ramp up, and Jay-Z shouts, “Allow me to re-introduce … [Read more...]
Kobe says Rio Olympics not part of future plans
Kobe says Rio Olympics not part of future plans 8:57 PM ET print SALT LAKE CITY -- Kobe Bryant revealed Saturday that he has no interest in playing in the 2016 Summer Games in Rio. Bryant, who plans to retire this summer after his 20th NBA season, discussed the Olympics before the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. "I think as beautiful as it would be to … [Read more...]
Bulls' Noah needs shoulder surgery, out 4-6 months
Bulls' Noah needs shoulder surgery, out 4-6 months 8:50 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. print CHICAGO -- Bulls center Joakim Noah will undergo … [Read more...]
John Mozeliak says universal DH has momentum, but will it happen?
John Mozeliak says universal DH has momentum, but will it happen? Those in favor of the designated hitter becoming universal in Major League Baseball were given new reason for hope on Saturday. Speaking at the St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warmup event on Saturday, general manager John Mozeliak says there's increased momentum building among general managers and owners to bring the DH to the … [Read more...]
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz Crystal Ball Predictions – FOXSports.com
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz Crystal Ball Predictions - FOXSports.com TJ Dillashaw (13-2) vs. Dominick Cruz (20-1) It probably isn't a stretch to say that this fight will decide the unofficial title of the best bantamweight fighter in MMA history. Repeated injuries did what no 135-pound opponent was able to do to Dominick Cruz, and that's slow him down. On Sunday, Cruz will fight for just … [Read more...]
Khadeem Lattin’s tip-in should vault Oklahoma to No. 1
Khadeem Lattin's tip-in should vault Oklahoma to No. 1 When second-ranked Oklahoma lost a triple-overtime classic at Kansas earlier this month, Khadeem Lattin missed a free throw at the end of regulation that could have vaulted the Sooners to No. 1. Twelve days later, the 6-foot-9 sophomore secured the best possible redemption. Lattin scored a game-winning tip-in with two seconds left … [Read more...]
Augusta National chairman Payne thinks Woods will win again
Augusta National chairman Payne thinks Woods will win again Do not count Augusta National chairman Billy Payne among the Tiger Woods doubters. In an interview with Golfweek, Payne, who is celebrating 10 years as chairman of the club, was asked if he thinks Woods will return to the game. Payne took his answer a step further. He thinks the four-time Masters winner will again someday find … [Read more...]